*DISCLAIMER* This footage is part of an war archive of the war in Iraq and should be viewed as educational. This footage is not meant to glorify war or violence. I am only sharing this footage for the purposes of news reporting and educating. This is a war documentary.
The 2003 invasion of Iraq lasted from 20 March to 1 May 2003 and signaled the start of the Iraq War, which was dubbed Operation Iraqi Freedom by the United States (prior to 19 March, the mission in Iraq was called Operation Enduring Freedom, a carryover from the War in Afghanistan).The invasion consisted of 21 days of major combat operations, in which a combined force of troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Poland invaded Iraq and deposed the Ba'athist government of Saddam Hussein. The invasion phase consisted primarily of a conventionally fought war which concluded with the capture of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad by American forces.
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published:23 Jan 2016

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COMPILATION OF MY VIDEOS AND PICTURES OF A TOUR IN IRAQ WITH 1ST MARINE DIVISION, 1ST COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE CO. HUMAN EXPLOITATION TEAM 11

More from Inside Edition: https://www.youtube.com/user/cbstvdinsideedition?sub_confirmation=1
These are the memories of Marine Ben Zellmann from his deployment in Iraq. The photos document a life in the desert, in full military gear. The pictures, taken before 2008, were kept on a memory card that was stolen. Nine years later, Zellmann is finally getting them back thanks to a Veteran's Day news story. InsideEdition,com's LeighScheps (http://twitter.com/LeighTVReporter) has more.

Chad served 3 tours (a total of 2.5 years) in Iraq as a Marine in a variety of positions, including being a sniper. While with the sniper teams, he conducted surveillance for intelligence purposes and eliminated enemy forces that would try to harm coalition forces or local civilians. Chad was also a Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, RadioOperator, and Forward Observer who called in air strikes. And he trained some of the first Iraqi Army units and Iraqi Police Departments.
Returning home from Iraq was not an easy transition. But Chad learned to gain valuable insight through the support of others, often including Vietnam Vets. Now married to his wife Taneal and a successful business person living in Portland, Chad realizes that the impact of his time in Iraq will always be part of him. And he knows that the returning Sailors, Marines, Soldiers and Airmen have a long road of recovery.
Chad grew up in Bend, graduating from Mountain View High School (Go Cougars). As a kid he had an array of interests: Chad loved soccer, tee-ball, and football. He was part of the JazzChoir, participated in the NavyJunior ROTC program, and volunteered for the Deschutes CountySearch and Rescue.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

published:20 May 2013

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Marine In Iraq Tells Bleeding HeartLibs EXACTLY Why They Should Support The ‘Trump Ban’
A Few Minutes Could Change Everything https://clearadvantage.info/ospyt
Second Income https://clearadvantage.info/passive
Liberals have taken to protesting and rioting to voice their displeasure with President Trump’s “Muslim ban” which is actually a temporary immigration pause from terror-rich countries.
One Marine has had enough of their complaining. He sat down and sent a very clear message to the snowflakes who think we can just let anyone in without consequences.
Not everyone can understand common sense, especially in today’s world where any message can be distorted any way to fit any agenda. It’s not easy to find the truth anymore.
This guy, however, has a message that is clear and concise and brimming with truth. Steven Gern posted a video to his Facebook profile and it has garnered more than 34 million views! If that doesn’t tell you that it’s worth watching, I don’t know what will.
Mr. Gern, a U.S. MarineCorps veteran, posed a question to his Iraqi counterparts, asking them what fate might befall him if he were to travel alone amongst the local citizenry.
Their frank response was chilling, and further supported executive orders signed by President Trump, placing a moratorium on immigration and travel from Iraq and similar regions.
“I work currently in Iraq, which is one of the countries that’s on the list,” begins Gern. “Obviously, in the United States, a lot is going on – and over here, this is a lot going on, as well, just a lot of things y’all don’t see.”
“The other morning, we were having a discussion on the executive order, and a lot of the Iraqis showed their displeasure in this executive order, and why they feel like they’ve been betrayed by the United States.”
Gern clarifies that he is not presenting a partisan argument about his own feelings on Trump’s policies, but rather the contrast of how Iraqis view and treat Americans.
“So, I listened to what they had to say, and after they were done yelling and screaming about their opinion on things, I asked a simple question, and I got an answer to that simple question, and I got it without hesitation.” continues Gern. “My simple questions was, ‘As an American, if I went out in town right now, would I be welcome?'”
“They answered me, and said, ‘Absolutely not, you would not be welcome.’ And I said, ‘Okay, what would happen if I went in town?'”
“They said the locals would snatch me up and kill me within an hour. I would be tortured first, and after they were done torturing me, I would probably be beheaded. It would go on video for everybody to see as an example.”
Gern reveals that he already knew the answers to his question, but wanted to hear it directly from the mouths of Iraqis as confirmation regarding the danger posed by average Iraqis – not just trained terrorists – to Westerners.
“The point I’m trying to make is – this is the local populace that would do this. This isn’t ISIS. This isn’t al-Qaeda,” he explains. “So, my question to them was pretty simple after that.”
“‘If you would do this to me, in your country, why would I let you in my country? All this means to me is that if you had the opportunity to take the life of an American, you would do it.'”
Gern returns to addressing the viewers, specifically those who oppose Trump’s executive order and feel that all who wish to enter the United States should be allowed to do so without restriction.
“Maybe that’s something y’all need to think about back there. If this is the way some of these cultures feel… about Americans, why would you be so naive to believe that, if they came to the United States, they would do anything any different than what they would do right here in their own country?”
“I’m just trying to inform you about what’s actually happening on the ground in one of the ‘banned countries’ – something you should probably think about.”
“I can’t go out in town here. Why should they go out in town in my country?”

Iraq War

The Iraq War was a protracted armed conflict that began with the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a United States-led coalition. The invasion regime toppled the government of Saddam Hussein. However, the conflict continued for much of the next decade as an insurgency emerged to oppose the occupying forces and the post-invasion Iraqi government. An estimated 151,000 to 600,000 or more Iraqis were killed in the first 3–4 years of conflict. The United States officially withdrew from the country in 2011 but became re-involved in 2014 at the head of a new coalition; the insurgency and many dimensions of the civil armed conflict continue.

The invasion began on 20 March 2003, with the U.S., joined by the United Kingdom and several coalition allies, launching a "shock and awe" bombing campaign. Iraqi forces were quickly overwhelmed as U.S. forces swept through the country. The invasion led to the collapse of the Ba'athist government; Saddam was captured in December 2003 and executed by a military court three years later. However, the power vacuum following Saddam's demise and the mismanagement of the occupation led to widespread sectarian violence between Shias and Sunnis as well as a lengthy insurgency against U.S. and coalition forces. The United States responded with a troop surge in 2007 to attempt to reduce the violence. The U.S. began withdrawing its troops in the winter of 2007–08. The winding down of U.S. involvement in Iraq accelerated under President Barack Obama. The U.S. formally withdrew all combat troops from Iraq by December 2011.

Marines

Marines, also known as a marine corps and naval infantry, are an infantry force that specializes in the support of naval and army operations on land and at sea, as well as the execution of their own operations. In the majority of countries, the marine force is part of the navy, but it can also be under the army like the Troupes de marine (French Marines) and Givati Brigade (Israeli Marines), or form an independent armed service branch like the United States Marine Corps and Royal Marines.

Historically, tasks undertaken by marines have included providing protection from war while at sea, reflecting the pressed nature of the ships' company and the risk of mutiny. Other tasks would include boarding of vessels during combat or capture of prize ships and providing manpower for raiding ashore in support of the naval objectives.

With the industrialization of warfare in the 20th century the scale of landing operations increased; this brought with it an increased likelihood of opposition and a need for co-ordination of various military elements. Marine forces evolved to specialize in the skills and capabilities required for amphibious warfare.

U.S. MARINES IN IRAQ. REAL COMBAT - HEAVY CLASHES | WAR IN IRAQ

*DISCLAIMER* This footage is part of an war archive of the war in Iraq and should be viewed as educational. This footage is not meant to glorify war or violence. I am only sharing this footage for the purposes of news reporting and educating. This is a war documentary.
The 2003 invasion of Iraq lasted from 20 March to 1 May 2003 and signaled the start of the Iraq War, which was dubbed Operation Iraqi Freedom by the United States (prior to 19 March, the mission in Iraq was called Operation Enduring Freedom, a carryover from the War in Afghanistan).The invasion consisted of 21 days of major combat operations, in which a combined force of troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Poland invaded Iraq and deposed the Ba'athist government of Saddam Hussein. The invasion phase consisted primarily of a conventionally fought war which concluded with the capture of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad by American forces.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MARINE IN IRAQ

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MARINE IN IRAQ

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MARINE IN IRAQ

COMPILATION OF MY VIDEOS AND PICTURES OF A TOUR IN IRAQ WITH 1ST MARINE DIVISION, 1ST COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE CO. HUMAN EXPLOITATION TEAM 11

Marine Veteran Gets Back Iraq Photos 9 Years After They Were Stolen

More from Inside Edition: https://www.youtube.com/user/cbstvdinsideedition?sub_confirmation=1
These are the memories of Marine Ben Zellmann from his deployment in Iraq. The photos document a life in the desert, in full military gear. The pictures, taken before 2008, were kept on a memory card that was stolen. Nine years later, Zellmann is finally getting them back thanks to a Veteran's Day news story. InsideEdition,com's LeighScheps (http://twitter.com/LeighTVReporter) has more.

Coming home from Iraq: A Local Marine's Story: Chad Russell at TEDxBend

Coming home from Iraq: A Local Marine's Story: Chad Russell at TEDxBend

Coming home from Iraq: A Local Marine's Story: Chad Russell at TEDxBend

Chad served 3 tours (a total of 2.5 years) in Iraq as a Marine in a variety of positions, including being a sniper. While with the sniper teams, he conducted surveillance for intelligence purposes and eliminated enemy forces that would try to harm coalition forces or local civilians. Chad was also a Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, RadioOperator, and Forward Observer who called in air strikes. And he trained some of the first Iraqi Army units and Iraqi Police Departments.
Returning home from Iraq was not an easy transition. But Chad learned to gain valuable insight through the support of others, often including Vietnam Vets. Now married to his wife Taneal and a successful business person living in Portland, Chad realizes that the impact of his time in Iraq will always be part of him. And he knows that the returning Sailors, Marines, Soldiers and Airmen have a long road of recovery.
Chad grew up in Bend, graduating from Mountain View High School (Go Cougars). As a kid he had an array of interests: Chad loved soccer, tee-ball, and football. He was part of the JazzChoir, participated in the NavyJunior ROTC program, and volunteered for the Deschutes CountySearch and Rescue.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Marine In Iraq Tells Bleeding HeartLibs EXACTLY Why They Should Support The ‘Trump Ban’
A Few Minutes Could Change Everything https://clearadvantage.info/ospyt
Second Income https://clearadvantage.info/passive
Liberals have taken to protesting and rioting to voice their displeasure with President Trump’s “Muslim ban” which is actually a temporary immigration pause from terror-rich countries.
One Marine has had enough of their complaining. He sat down and sent a very clear message to the snowflakes who think we can just let anyone in without consequences.
Not everyone can understand common sense, especially in today’s world where any message can be distorted any way to fit any agenda. It’s not easy to find the truth anymore.
This guy, however, has a message that is clear and concise and brimming with truth. Steven Gern posted a video to his Facebook profile and it has garnered more than 34 million views! If that doesn’t tell you that it’s worth watching, I don’t know what will.
Mr. Gern, a U.S. MarineCorps veteran, posed a question to his Iraqi counterparts, asking them what fate might befall him if he were to travel alone amongst the local citizenry.
Their frank response was chilling, and further supported executive orders signed by President Trump, placing a moratorium on immigration and travel from Iraq and similar regions.
“I work currently in Iraq, which is one of the countries that’s on the list,” begins Gern. “Obviously, in the United States, a lot is going on – and over here, this is a lot going on, as well, just a lot of things y’all don’t see.”
“The other morning, we were having a discussion on the executive order, and a lot of the Iraqis showed their displeasure in this executive order, and why they feel like they’ve been betrayed by the United States.”
Gern clarifies that he is not presenting a partisan argument about his own feelings on Trump’s policies, but rather the contrast of how Iraqis view and treat Americans.
“So, I listened to what they had to say, and after they were done yelling and screaming about their opinion on things, I asked a simple question, and I got an answer to that simple question, and I got it without hesitation.” continues Gern. “My simple questions was, ‘As an American, if I went out in town right now, would I be welcome?'”
“They answered me, and said, ‘Absolutely not, you would not be welcome.’ And I said, ‘Okay, what would happen if I went in town?'”
“They said the locals would snatch me up and kill me within an hour. I would be tortured first, and after they were done torturing me, I would probably be beheaded. It would go on video for everybody to see as an example.”
Gern reveals that he already knew the answers to his question, but wanted to hear it directly from the mouths of Iraqis as confirmation regarding the danger posed by average Iraqis – not just trained terrorists – to Westerners.
“The point I’m trying to make is – this is the local populace that would do this. This isn’t ISIS. This isn’t al-Qaeda,” he explains. “So, my question to them was pretty simple after that.”
“‘If you would do this to me, in your country, why would I let you in my country? All this means to me is that if you had the opportunity to take the life of an American, you would do it.'”
Gern returns to addressing the viewers, specifically those who oppose Trump’s executive order and feel that all who wish to enter the United States should be allowed to do so without restriction.
“Maybe that’s something y’all need to think about back there. If this is the way some of these cultures feel… about Americans, why would you be so naive to believe that, if they came to the United States, they would do anything any different than what they would do right here in their own country?”
“I’m just trying to inform you about what’s actually happening on the ground in one of the ‘banned countries’ – something you should probably think about.”
“I can’t go out in town here. Why should they go out in town in my country?”

Plot: Michael returns home to Chicago from Operation Iraqi Freedom with more scars than he left with. Abused by his father, Roman, as a child, he spent his teenage years as a petty thief until he is caught and given an ultimatum, military or jail. Now, that his bloody Tour of Duty is over, he returns home to find his mother, Teresa, dead by her own hand, pushed to the brink by her abusive husband Roman. Michael vows to take vengeance for his poor mother by killing Roman. But he must have one last day with his girlfriend, Rose, a recent high school graduate who stayed loyal to Michael during his tour. But this happy reunion of young lovers takes a turn for the worst when Michael begins to show abusive behaviors toward Rose, not unlike his father's behaviors as a child. Michael must choose to let his past go and leave his father to rot in his own hell of self torture, or join him by his side.

Marines reflect on Iraq war experience

Marine Veteran Gets Back Iraq Photos 9 Years After They Were Stolen

More from Inside Edition: https://www.youtube.com/user/cbstvdinsideedition?sub_confirmation=1
These are the memories of Marine Ben Zellmann from his deployment in Iraq. The photos document a life in the desert, in full military gear. The pictures, taken before 2008, were kept on a memory card that was stolen. Nine years later, Zellmann is finally getting them back thanks to a Veteran's Day news story. InsideEdition,com's LeighScheps (http://twitter.com/LeighTVReporter) has more.

Coming home from Iraq: A Local Marine's Story: Chad Russell at TEDxBend

Chad served 3 tours (a total of 2.5 years) in Iraq as a Marine in a variety of positions, including being a sniper. While with the sniper teams, he conducted surveillance for intelligence purposes and eliminated enemy forces that would try to harm coalition forces or local civilians. Chad was also a Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, RadioOperator, and Forward Observer who called in air strikes. And he trained some of the first Iraqi Army units and Iraqi Police Departments.
Returning home from Iraq was not an easy transition. But Chad learned to gain valuable insight through the support of others, often including Vietnam Vets. Now married to his wife Taneal and a successful business person living in Portland, Chad realizes that the impact of his time in Iraq will always be part of him. ...

Marine In Iraq Tells Bleeding HeartLibs EXACTLY Why They Should Support The ‘Trump Ban’
A Few Minutes Could Change Everything https://clearadvantage.info/ospyt
Second Income https://clearadvantage.info/passive
Liberals have taken to protesting and rioting to voice their displeasure with President Trump’s “Muslim ban” which is actually a temporary immigration pause from terror-rich countries.
One Marine has had enough of their complaining. He sat down and sent a very clear message to the snowflakes who think we can just let anyone in without consequences.
Not everyone can understand common sense, especially in today’s world where any message can be distorted any way to fit any agenda. It’s not easy to find the truth anymore.
This guy, however, has a message that is clear and conci...

U.S. MARINES IN IRAQ. REAL COMBAT - HEAVY CLASHES | WAR IN IRAQ

*DISCLAIMER* This footage is part of an war archive of the war in Iraq and should be viewed as educational. This footage is not meant to glorify war or violence...

*DISCLAIMER* This footage is part of an war archive of the war in Iraq and should be viewed as educational. This footage is not meant to glorify war or violence. I am only sharing this footage for the purposes of news reporting and educating. This is a war documentary.
The 2003 invasion of Iraq lasted from 20 March to 1 May 2003 and signaled the start of the Iraq War, which was dubbed Operation Iraqi Freedom by the United States (prior to 19 March, the mission in Iraq was called Operation Enduring Freedom, a carryover from the War in Afghanistan).The invasion consisted of 21 days of major combat operations, in which a combined force of troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Poland invaded Iraq and deposed the Ba'athist government of Saddam Hussein. The invasion phase consisted primarily of a conventionally fought war which concluded with the capture of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad by American forces.
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*DISCLAIMER* This footage is part of an war archive of the war in Iraq and should be viewed as educational. This footage is not meant to glorify war or violence. I am only sharing this footage for the purposes of news reporting and educating. This is a war documentary.
The 2003 invasion of Iraq lasted from 20 March to 1 May 2003 and signaled the start of the Iraq War, which was dubbed Operation Iraqi Freedom by the United States (prior to 19 March, the mission in Iraq was called Operation Enduring Freedom, a carryover from the War in Afghanistan).The invasion consisted of 21 days of major combat operations, in which a combined force of troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Poland invaded Iraq and deposed the Ba'athist government of Saddam Hussein. The invasion phase consisted primarily of a conventionally fought war which concluded with the capture of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad by American forces.
►Subscribe Now to War Clashes -- http://bit.ly/1iAy5UG
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Marine Veteran Gets Back Iraq Photos 9 Years After They Were Stolen

More from Inside Edition: https://www.youtube.com/user/cbstvdinsideedition?sub_confirmation=1
These are the memories of Marine Ben Zellmann from his deployment ...

More from Inside Edition: https://www.youtube.com/user/cbstvdinsideedition?sub_confirmation=1
These are the memories of Marine Ben Zellmann from his deployment in Iraq. The photos document a life in the desert, in full military gear. The pictures, taken before 2008, were kept on a memory card that was stolen. Nine years later, Zellmann is finally getting them back thanks to a Veteran's Day news story. InsideEdition,com's LeighScheps (http://twitter.com/LeighTVReporter) has more.

More from Inside Edition: https://www.youtube.com/user/cbstvdinsideedition?sub_confirmation=1
These are the memories of Marine Ben Zellmann from his deployment in Iraq. The photos document a life in the desert, in full military gear. The pictures, taken before 2008, were kept on a memory card that was stolen. Nine years later, Zellmann is finally getting them back thanks to a Veteran's Day news story. InsideEdition,com's LeighScheps (http://twitter.com/LeighTVReporter) has more.

Coming home from Iraq: A Local Marine's Story: Chad Russell at TEDxBend

Chad served 3 tours (a total of 2.5 years) in Iraq as a Marine in a variety of positions, including being a sniper. While with the sniper teams, he conducted su...

Chad served 3 tours (a total of 2.5 years) in Iraq as a Marine in a variety of positions, including being a sniper. While with the sniper teams, he conducted surveillance for intelligence purposes and eliminated enemy forces that would try to harm coalition forces or local civilians. Chad was also a Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, RadioOperator, and Forward Observer who called in air strikes. And he trained some of the first Iraqi Army units and Iraqi Police Departments.
Returning home from Iraq was not an easy transition. But Chad learned to gain valuable insight through the support of others, often including Vietnam Vets. Now married to his wife Taneal and a successful business person living in Portland, Chad realizes that the impact of his time in Iraq will always be part of him. And he knows that the returning Sailors, Marines, Soldiers and Airmen have a long road of recovery.
Chad grew up in Bend, graduating from Mountain View High School (Go Cougars). As a kid he had an array of interests: Chad loved soccer, tee-ball, and football. He was part of the JazzChoir, participated in the NavyJunior ROTC program, and volunteered for the Deschutes CountySearch and Rescue.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Chad served 3 tours (a total of 2.5 years) in Iraq as a Marine in a variety of positions, including being a sniper. While with the sniper teams, he conducted surveillance for intelligence purposes and eliminated enemy forces that would try to harm coalition forces or local civilians. Chad was also a Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, RadioOperator, and Forward Observer who called in air strikes. And he trained some of the first Iraqi Army units and Iraqi Police Departments.
Returning home from Iraq was not an easy transition. But Chad learned to gain valuable insight through the support of others, often including Vietnam Vets. Now married to his wife Taneal and a successful business person living in Portland, Chad realizes that the impact of his time in Iraq will always be part of him. And he knows that the returning Sailors, Marines, Soldiers and Airmen have a long road of recovery.
Chad grew up in Bend, graduating from Mountain View High School (Go Cougars). As a kid he had an array of interests: Chad loved soccer, tee-ball, and football. He was part of the JazzChoir, participated in the NavyJunior ROTC program, and volunteered for the Deschutes CountySearch and Rescue.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Marine In Iraq Tells Bleeding HeartLibs EXACTLY Why They Should Support The ‘Trump Ban’
A Few Minutes Could Change Everything https://clearadvantage.info/ospyt
Second Income https://clearadvantage.info/passive
Liberals have taken to protesting and rioting to voice their displeasure with President Trump’s “Muslim ban” which is actually a temporary immigration pause from terror-rich countries.
One Marine has had enough of their complaining. He sat down and sent a very clear message to the snowflakes who think we can just let anyone in without consequences.
Not everyone can understand common sense, especially in today’s world where any message can be distorted any way to fit any agenda. It’s not easy to find the truth anymore.
This guy, however, has a message that is clear and concise and brimming with truth. Steven Gern posted a video to his Facebook profile and it has garnered more than 34 million views! If that doesn’t tell you that it’s worth watching, I don’t know what will.
Mr. Gern, a U.S. MarineCorps veteran, posed a question to his Iraqi counterparts, asking them what fate might befall him if he were to travel alone amongst the local citizenry.
Their frank response was chilling, and further supported executive orders signed by President Trump, placing a moratorium on immigration and travel from Iraq and similar regions.
“I work currently in Iraq, which is one of the countries that’s on the list,” begins Gern. “Obviously, in the United States, a lot is going on – and over here, this is a lot going on, as well, just a lot of things y’all don’t see.”
“The other morning, we were having a discussion on the executive order, and a lot of the Iraqis showed their displeasure in this executive order, and why they feel like they’ve been betrayed by the United States.”
Gern clarifies that he is not presenting a partisan argument about his own feelings on Trump’s policies, but rather the contrast of how Iraqis view and treat Americans.
“So, I listened to what they had to say, and after they were done yelling and screaming about their opinion on things, I asked a simple question, and I got an answer to that simple question, and I got it without hesitation.” continues Gern. “My simple questions was, ‘As an American, if I went out in town right now, would I be welcome?'”
“They answered me, and said, ‘Absolutely not, you would not be welcome.’ And I said, ‘Okay, what would happen if I went in town?'”
“They said the locals would snatch me up and kill me within an hour. I would be tortured first, and after they were done torturing me, I would probably be beheaded. It would go on video for everybody to see as an example.”
Gern reveals that he already knew the answers to his question, but wanted to hear it directly from the mouths of Iraqis as confirmation regarding the danger posed by average Iraqis – not just trained terrorists – to Westerners.
“The point I’m trying to make is – this is the local populace that would do this. This isn’t ISIS. This isn’t al-Qaeda,” he explains. “So, my question to them was pretty simple after that.”
“‘If you would do this to me, in your country, why would I let you in my country? All this means to me is that if you had the opportunity to take the life of an American, you would do it.'”
Gern returns to addressing the viewers, specifically those who oppose Trump’s executive order and feel that all who wish to enter the United States should be allowed to do so without restriction.
“Maybe that’s something y’all need to think about back there. If this is the way some of these cultures feel… about Americans, why would you be so naive to believe that, if they came to the United States, they would do anything any different than what they would do right here in their own country?”
“I’m just trying to inform you about what’s actually happening on the ground in one of the ‘banned countries’ – something you should probably think about.”
“I can’t go out in town here. Why should they go out in town in my country?”

Marine In Iraq Tells Bleeding HeartLibs EXACTLY Why They Should Support The ‘Trump Ban’
A Few Minutes Could Change Everything https://clearadvantage.info/ospyt
Second Income https://clearadvantage.info/passive
Liberals have taken to protesting and rioting to voice their displeasure with President Trump’s “Muslim ban” which is actually a temporary immigration pause from terror-rich countries.
One Marine has had enough of their complaining. He sat down and sent a very clear message to the snowflakes who think we can just let anyone in without consequences.
Not everyone can understand common sense, especially in today’s world where any message can be distorted any way to fit any agenda. It’s not easy to find the truth anymore.
This guy, however, has a message that is clear and concise and brimming with truth. Steven Gern posted a video to his Facebook profile and it has garnered more than 34 million views! If that doesn’t tell you that it’s worth watching, I don’t know what will.
Mr. Gern, a U.S. MarineCorps veteran, posed a question to his Iraqi counterparts, asking them what fate might befall him if he were to travel alone amongst the local citizenry.
Their frank response was chilling, and further supported executive orders signed by President Trump, placing a moratorium on immigration and travel from Iraq and similar regions.
“I work currently in Iraq, which is one of the countries that’s on the list,” begins Gern. “Obviously, in the United States, a lot is going on – and over here, this is a lot going on, as well, just a lot of things y’all don’t see.”
“The other morning, we were having a discussion on the executive order, and a lot of the Iraqis showed their displeasure in this executive order, and why they feel like they’ve been betrayed by the United States.”
Gern clarifies that he is not presenting a partisan argument about his own feelings on Trump’s policies, but rather the contrast of how Iraqis view and treat Americans.
“So, I listened to what they had to say, and after they were done yelling and screaming about their opinion on things, I asked a simple question, and I got an answer to that simple question, and I got it without hesitation.” continues Gern. “My simple questions was, ‘As an American, if I went out in town right now, would I be welcome?'”
“They answered me, and said, ‘Absolutely not, you would not be welcome.’ And I said, ‘Okay, what would happen if I went in town?'”
“They said the locals would snatch me up and kill me within an hour. I would be tortured first, and after they were done torturing me, I would probably be beheaded. It would go on video for everybody to see as an example.”
Gern reveals that he already knew the answers to his question, but wanted to hear it directly from the mouths of Iraqis as confirmation regarding the danger posed by average Iraqis – not just trained terrorists – to Westerners.
“The point I’m trying to make is – this is the local populace that would do this. This isn’t ISIS. This isn’t al-Qaeda,” he explains. “So, my question to them was pretty simple after that.”
“‘If you would do this to me, in your country, why would I let you in my country? All this means to me is that if you had the opportunity to take the life of an American, you would do it.'”
Gern returns to addressing the viewers, specifically those who oppose Trump’s executive order and feel that all who wish to enter the United States should be allowed to do so without restriction.
“Maybe that’s something y’all need to think about back there. If this is the way some of these cultures feel… about Americans, why would you be so naive to believe that, if they came to the United States, they would do anything any different than what they would do right here in their own country?”
“I’m just trying to inform you about what’s actually happening on the ground in one of the ‘banned countries’ – something you should probably think about.”
“I can’t go out in town here. Why should they go out in town in my country?”

A Tourist's Guide to Erbil, Iraq-Kurdistan

I fly into Erbil, Kurdistan-Iraq. But this is nothing like Baghdad; it's peaceful and full of culture. I wander around a bazaar, see a bit of the citadel, and then do a rip around the city in a taxi.

published: 25 Apr 2014

Vlog #1 Visit to Iraq

published: 04 Apr 2017

12 Things NOT To Do in Iraq

# 12 Things NOT To Do in Iraq
By: http://www.destinationtips.com/
Iraq is a lovely place.
So know these 12 Things NOT to Do, before you go!
1. Try Not to stand out
Rather than driving fast, surrounded by bodyguards try to blend in as much as possible. Women should dress in local fashion and men should grow out their facial hair.
2. Don'tStep On Bread!
Bread is a highly treasured food in Iraq. If you happen across a fallen hunk in the street don't step on it or touch it with your feet!
3. Don't Visit the Borders.
Don't travel near the Syrian, Turkish, or Iranian borders. You may encounter large refugee flows.
4. Don't Bring Bad Luck.
When Iraqis buy a new appliance they will crack an egg over it to wash away any bad luck! Iraqis are very superstitious.
5. Don't Get Jumpy!
You oft...

published: 11 Apr 2017

Iraq 2016 - A Solo Female Travelers' Perspective | Expedition 196

** UPDATE 12/6/2017: If you post any mean, rude, constructive, harassing comments, or are looking to start an online war over politics, you will be immediately BLOCKED and your comment will be deleted by my team. There is absolutely ZERO ROOM FOR HATE or negativity on my channel. Thank you for understanding. **
This video is my own personal experience in that I had in Erbil, Iraq and only Erbil. I did not travel around anywhere else in Iraq and can not speak for other places. But from my knowledge and research, Erbil is one of the most peaceful cities within Iraq and varies greatly in culture due to the Kurdistan way of life and government, which they're very proud of. Please take this video as an educational experience about another city in Iraq aside from the ones we see/hear on the ne...

published: 15 Sep 2016

HOW DANGEROUS IS TRAVEL IN IRAQ??

This is the first of a new series of videos fitting into my Minute Monologues with Mariande series.
Joining me on the journey, my producer, friend and travel partner/future monologue contributor, Scott LaStaiti *Instagram/Twitter: @ScottLaStaiti
Together and made possible by the Go to Gound NewsOrganization
*Twitter: @g2gnewsinc & http://www.gotoground.com
We arrived in the capital city Erbil (Irbil) in northern KurdistanIraq with very little information of what to expect.
Our mission was in support of International humanitarian Sally Becker *Twitter: @SallyBecker121
RepresentativePrince of the Yazidi religion in Iraq and World, Member of the supreme council of spiritual Yazidi, Breen Tahseen
*Twitter: @TahseenBreen
Our host and guide Karim Kamal *
Twitter: @karimkam...

published: 07 Oct 2016

Tourism in Iraq

Iraq History (Travel Documentary)

In this documentary, I will start with Urr - a city where Prophet Abraham alaihis salam was born and raised. Then, I will take you to Babylon that used to be an ancient Mesopotamian city. From there, we will go to Najaf which was the new capital of Islamic world at the time of Imam Ali alaihis salam. Then, we will go to Kufa where Imam ali is buried. It also has Wadi Al'Salam which is the world largest cemetery. From there, we will go to Karbala where Imam Hussain alaihis salam and his companions were barbarically killed. The next stop would be Kazimain where two Imams are buried. From there, we will go to Samara where also two Imams are buried. This is also the place of Imam Mehdi alaihis salam who would come to the world in the end and would fill the Earth with peace. My last stop would ...

published: 06 Apr 2015

Don't go to Iran - Travel film by Tolt #4

One advice: never set foot on Iranian soil. Please watch this video until the end to be sure to understand.
Top 5 reasons to visit Iran ► https://toltips.com/why-you-should-definitely-go-to-iran/
My computer ► http://toltips.com/pc-configuration-for-hd-video-editing/
You can follow my work:
- on facebook.com/GlobeTolter
- on instagram.com/traveltolt
- on Snapchat @traveltolt
- on twitter.com/Toltprod
To learn more about the gear I use ► http://toltips.com/good-cheap-gear-for-travel-videos/
Filmmaking tips and tutorials ► http://goo.gl/9m6UYr
Music: bit.ly/1TR9g4K
Shot, directed and edited by Tolt
Disclaimer: This video was not commissioned by the Iranian Government.

Ziyarat Kufa, Iraq (Travel Documentary in Urdu Hindi)

The adventure begins | Traveling to Iraq

RE-UPLOAD; the first upload for this day in Iraq had an issue or two, so here's the new one. :) Sorry about that.... This covers my first day of travel to Iraq and the travel woes along the way.
Subscribe for daily vlogs from Iraq!
Shot on the Canon 70D.
Follow me on:
Facebook: http://bit.ly/218xzhF
Instagram: http://bit.ly/1SBEKeP
Twitter: http://bit.ly/1NHU5Gm
Snapchat: @bronzebow
Beme: @bronzebow
Music by JeffKaale "Zen." Available from soundcloud.com.

Iran Vacation Travel Video Guide • Great Destinations

Iran – formerly Persia - is the biggest country of the Middle East. Due to the fact that sky-high snowy mountains, extended deserts, verdant oases, turquoise cupola mosques and cultural and architectural relic sites of World Heritage are waiting for all visitors it can be a very desirable destination even for tourists who continuously look for the new and varied.In Tehran the luxurious palaces of Persian shahs, the Museum of Archaeology and the Museum of Carpets and Rugs are the sights that “must” be seen. Yazd and Kerman is well-known for their mosques and bazaars, Naqsh-e Rustam is for its rock-hewn tombs, Rayen and Persepolis are for the remains of their palaces and castles from the time of the Persian Empire. The two most beautiful cities of Iran are the splendidly situated Shiraz and ...

12 Things NOT To Do in Iraq

# 12 Things NOT To Do in Iraq
By: http://www.destinationtips.com/
Iraq is a lovely place.
So know these 12 Things NOT to Do, before you go!
1. Try Not to stan...

# 12 Things NOT To Do in Iraq
By: http://www.destinationtips.com/
Iraq is a lovely place.
So know these 12 Things NOT to Do, before you go!
1. Try Not to stand out
Rather than driving fast, surrounded by bodyguards try to blend in as much as possible. Women should dress in local fashion and men should grow out their facial hair.
2. Don'tStep On Bread!
Bread is a highly treasured food in Iraq. If you happen across a fallen hunk in the street don't step on it or touch it with your feet!
3. Don't Visit the Borders.
Don't travel near the Syrian, Turkish, or Iranian borders. You may encounter large refugee flows.
4. Don't Bring Bad Luck.
When Iraqis buy a new appliance they will crack an egg over it to wash away any bad luck! Iraqis are very superstitious.
5. Don't Get Jumpy!
You often may see a group of Iraqis shouting and firing rifles. But it's just a traditional way of celebrating a wedding or event. Each tribe has a different song.
6. Don't Bring Bad Luck!
If an Iraqi buys a new car, he may sacrifice a rooster for good luck. If it's a new house he may sacrifice a lamb!
7. Don't Leave the SafeZones.
Generally speaking, southern Iraq is safer than the Sunni Triangle, and a traveler must be particularly careful in Baghdad, where there are some highly dangerous neighborhoods.
8. DON'T BRING BAD LUCK!
Don't be surprised to find an old shoe hanging in a new house! Iraqis are VERY superstitious!
9. Don't ForgetShots!
The CDC recommends travelers get Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccines as you can get these diseases through contaminated food or water in Iraq.
10. Don't ComplimentChildren!
Don't tell an Iraqi how well-behaved or handsome their child is. They believe this could jinx them with The Evil Eye.
11. Don't Eat Around!
In many places you may find yourself eating from a communal dish. In this case only take the portion that's directly in front of you.
12. Don't Eat with Your Left Hand!
According to the Prophet Muhammad, you should only use your right hand. The left hand is reserved for other things...
Now you can enjoy your stay in this stunningly beautiful and diverse country!
More travel tips here: http://www.destinationtips.com/

# 12 Things NOT To Do in Iraq
By: http://www.destinationtips.com/
Iraq is a lovely place.
So know these 12 Things NOT to Do, before you go!
1. Try Not to stand out
Rather than driving fast, surrounded by bodyguards try to blend in as much as possible. Women should dress in local fashion and men should grow out their facial hair.
2. Don'tStep On Bread!
Bread is a highly treasured food in Iraq. If you happen across a fallen hunk in the street don't step on it or touch it with your feet!
3. Don't Visit the Borders.
Don't travel near the Syrian, Turkish, or Iranian borders. You may encounter large refugee flows.
4. Don't Bring Bad Luck.
When Iraqis buy a new appliance they will crack an egg over it to wash away any bad luck! Iraqis are very superstitious.
5. Don't Get Jumpy!
You often may see a group of Iraqis shouting and firing rifles. But it's just a traditional way of celebrating a wedding or event. Each tribe has a different song.
6. Don't Bring Bad Luck!
If an Iraqi buys a new car, he may sacrifice a rooster for good luck. If it's a new house he may sacrifice a lamb!
7. Don't Leave the SafeZones.
Generally speaking, southern Iraq is safer than the Sunni Triangle, and a traveler must be particularly careful in Baghdad, where there are some highly dangerous neighborhoods.
8. DON'T BRING BAD LUCK!
Don't be surprised to find an old shoe hanging in a new house! Iraqis are VERY superstitious!
9. Don't ForgetShots!
The CDC recommends travelers get Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccines as you can get these diseases through contaminated food or water in Iraq.
10. Don't ComplimentChildren!
Don't tell an Iraqi how well-behaved or handsome their child is. They believe this could jinx them with The Evil Eye.
11. Don't Eat Around!
In many places you may find yourself eating from a communal dish. In this case only take the portion that's directly in front of you.
12. Don't Eat with Your Left Hand!
According to the Prophet Muhammad, you should only use your right hand. The left hand is reserved for other things...
Now you can enjoy your stay in this stunningly beautiful and diverse country!
More travel tips here: http://www.destinationtips.com/

Iraq 2016 - A Solo Female Travelers' Perspective | Expedition 196

** UPDATE 12/6/2017: If you post any mean, rude, constructive, harassing comments, or are looking to start an online war over politics, you will be immediately...

** UPDATE 12/6/2017: If you post any mean, rude, constructive, harassing comments, or are looking to start an online war over politics, you will be immediately BLOCKED and your comment will be deleted by my team. There is absolutely ZERO ROOM FOR HATE or negativity on my channel. Thank you for understanding. **
This video is my own personal experience in that I had in Erbil, Iraq and only Erbil. I did not travel around anywhere else in Iraq and can not speak for other places. But from my knowledge and research, Erbil is one of the most peaceful cities within Iraq and varies greatly in culture due to the Kurdistan way of life and government, which they're very proud of. Please take this video as an educational experience about another city in Iraq aside from the ones we see/hear on the news every day. Political or negative comments will not be welcome. Just enjoy :)
Subscribe to my Channel: http://youtube.com/expedition196
Music: Gunnar Olsen - Shoulder Closures
*Music is NOT Iraqi music.
Head to my Website for more info: www.expedition196.com
Facebook: facebook.com/expedition196
Instagram: expedition_196
Twitter: @expedition196
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cdepecol/expedition-196/
#Expedition196
#PeaceThroughTourism
MY CAMERA EQUIPMENT
VloggingCamera - iPhone 6
Camera - Nikon D750DSLRWide AngleLens - 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Tripod - Sunpak UltraPRO 423 Carbon Fiber

** UPDATE 12/6/2017: If you post any mean, rude, constructive, harassing comments, or are looking to start an online war over politics, you will be immediately BLOCKED and your comment will be deleted by my team. There is absolutely ZERO ROOM FOR HATE or negativity on my channel. Thank you for understanding. **
This video is my own personal experience in that I had in Erbil, Iraq and only Erbil. I did not travel around anywhere else in Iraq and can not speak for other places. But from my knowledge and research, Erbil is one of the most peaceful cities within Iraq and varies greatly in culture due to the Kurdistan way of life and government, which they're very proud of. Please take this video as an educational experience about another city in Iraq aside from the ones we see/hear on the news every day. Political or negative comments will not be welcome. Just enjoy :)
Subscribe to my Channel: http://youtube.com/expedition196
Music: Gunnar Olsen - Shoulder Closures
*Music is NOT Iraqi music.
Head to my Website for more info: www.expedition196.com
Facebook: facebook.com/expedition196
Instagram: expedition_196
Twitter: @expedition196
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cdepecol/expedition-196/
#Expedition196
#PeaceThroughTourism
MY CAMERA EQUIPMENT
VloggingCamera - iPhone 6
Camera - Nikon D750DSLRWide AngleLens - 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Tripod - Sunpak UltraPRO 423 Carbon Fiber

HOW DANGEROUS IS TRAVEL IN IRAQ??

This is the first of a new series of videos fitting into my Minute Monologues with Mariande series.
Joining me on the journey, my producer, friend and travel...

This is the first of a new series of videos fitting into my Minute Monologues with Mariande series.
Joining me on the journey, my producer, friend and travel partner/future monologue contributor, Scott LaStaiti *Instagram/Twitter: @ScottLaStaiti
Together and made possible by the Go to Gound NewsOrganization
*Twitter: @g2gnewsinc & http://www.gotoground.com
We arrived in the capital city Erbil (Irbil) in northern KurdistanIraq with very little information of what to expect.
Our mission was in support of International humanitarian Sally Becker *Twitter: @SallyBecker121
RepresentativePrince of the Yazidi religion in Iraq and World, Member of the supreme council of spiritual Yazidi, Breen Tahseen
*Twitter: @TahseenBreen
Our host and guide Karim Kamal *
Twitter: @karimkamal83
The purpose of this trip was to journey into the deepest corners of Iraq where the oldest monotheistic religion in the world, the Yazidi people are currently exiled in large populations outside of from their homes and villages in refugee camps after fleeing for their lives from the enslavement, genocide and torture at the hands of ISIS extremist.
I hope you enjoy this series. My intention as a filmmaker has never been to exploit anyone for the purpose of entertainment but to inform and show the public the urgent need for recognition needed by these people from the Global Community. I believe this journey and series will however make you laugh, cry, and ideally see the beauty of a people who have lost everything and been through things unimaginable and yet they maintained their dignity are fighting for their lost brothers and sisters and seeking recognition by the United Nations for peace, protection and their homes back.
I hope you are inspired.
The Quote is by AlexanderGarlandsThe BeachThe Song is Dayvan Cowboy by Boards of Canada
For more information on how you can get involved, support or keep current with the plight of the Yazidi people still on going at this time, please visit http://www.yazda.org
If you enjoy this content, please Like, Share & Subscribe
Twitter - http://twitter.com/JonMariande
Instagram - http://instagram.com/JonathanMariande

This is the first of a new series of videos fitting into my Minute Monologues with Mariande series.
Joining me on the journey, my producer, friend and travel partner/future monologue contributor, Scott LaStaiti *Instagram/Twitter: @ScottLaStaiti
Together and made possible by the Go to Gound NewsOrganization
*Twitter: @g2gnewsinc & http://www.gotoground.com
We arrived in the capital city Erbil (Irbil) in northern KurdistanIraq with very little information of what to expect.
Our mission was in support of International humanitarian Sally Becker *Twitter: @SallyBecker121
RepresentativePrince of the Yazidi religion in Iraq and World, Member of the supreme council of spiritual Yazidi, Breen Tahseen
*Twitter: @TahseenBreen
Our host and guide Karim Kamal *
Twitter: @karimkamal83
The purpose of this trip was to journey into the deepest corners of Iraq where the oldest monotheistic religion in the world, the Yazidi people are currently exiled in large populations outside of from their homes and villages in refugee camps after fleeing for their lives from the enslavement, genocide and torture at the hands of ISIS extremist.
I hope you enjoy this series. My intention as a filmmaker has never been to exploit anyone for the purpose of entertainment but to inform and show the public the urgent need for recognition needed by these people from the Global Community. I believe this journey and series will however make you laugh, cry, and ideally see the beauty of a people who have lost everything and been through things unimaginable and yet they maintained their dignity are fighting for their lost brothers and sisters and seeking recognition by the United Nations for peace, protection and their homes back.
I hope you are inspired.
The Quote is by AlexanderGarlandsThe BeachThe Song is Dayvan Cowboy by Boards of Canada
For more information on how you can get involved, support or keep current with the plight of the Yazidi people still on going at this time, please visit http://www.yazda.org
If you enjoy this content, please Like, Share & Subscribe
Twitter - http://twitter.com/JonMariande
Instagram - http://instagram.com/JonathanMariande

Iraq History (Travel Documentary)

In this documentary, I will start with Urr - a city where Prophet Abraham alaihis salam was born and raised. Then, I will take you to Babylon that used to be an...

In this documentary, I will start with Urr - a city where Prophet Abraham alaihis salam was born and raised. Then, I will take you to Babylon that used to be an ancient Mesopotamian city. From there, we will go to Najaf which was the new capital of Islamic world at the time of Imam Ali alaihis salam. Then, we will go to Kufa where Imam ali is buried. It also has Wadi Al'Salam which is the world largest cemetery. From there, we will go to Karbala where Imam Hussain alaihis salam and his companions were barbarically killed. The next stop would be Kazimain where two Imams are buried. From there, we will go to Samara where also two Imams are buried. This is also the place of Imam Mehdi alaihis salam who would come to the world in the end and would fill the Earth with peace. My last stop would be Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. Here, you will see the Citadel of Erbil which is considered as one of the longest continuously inhabited sites in the world. All along my trip, I will take you to countless places of interest. Enjoy!
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Please watch: "MeccaHistory - Saudi Arabia (TravelDocumentary) - Part 1"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgyUlV8FOas
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

In this documentary, I will start with Urr - a city where Prophet Abraham alaihis salam was born and raised. Then, I will take you to Babylon that used to be an ancient Mesopotamian city. From there, we will go to Najaf which was the new capital of Islamic world at the time of Imam Ali alaihis salam. Then, we will go to Kufa where Imam ali is buried. It also has Wadi Al'Salam which is the world largest cemetery. From there, we will go to Karbala where Imam Hussain alaihis salam and his companions were barbarically killed. The next stop would be Kazimain where two Imams are buried. From there, we will go to Samara where also two Imams are buried. This is also the place of Imam Mehdi alaihis salam who would come to the world in the end and would fill the Earth with peace. My last stop would be Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. Here, you will see the Citadel of Erbil which is considered as one of the longest continuously inhabited sites in the world. All along my trip, I will take you to countless places of interest. Enjoy!
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Please watch: "MeccaHistory - Saudi Arabia (TravelDocumentary) - Part 1"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgyUlV8FOas
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

Don't go to Iran - Travel film by Tolt #4

One advice: never set foot on Iranian soil. Please watch this video until the end to be sure to understand.
Top 5 reasons to visit Iran ► https://toltips.com/w...

One advice: never set foot on Iranian soil. Please watch this video until the end to be sure to understand.
Top 5 reasons to visit Iran ► https://toltips.com/why-you-should-definitely-go-to-iran/
My computer ► http://toltips.com/pc-configuration-for-hd-video-editing/
You can follow my work:
- on facebook.com/GlobeTolter
- on instagram.com/traveltolt
- on Snapchat @traveltolt
- on twitter.com/Toltprod
To learn more about the gear I use ► http://toltips.com/good-cheap-gear-for-travel-videos/
Filmmaking tips and tutorials ► http://goo.gl/9m6UYr
Music: bit.ly/1TR9g4K
Shot, directed and edited by Tolt
Disclaimer: This video was not commissioned by the Iranian Government.

One advice: never set foot on Iranian soil. Please watch this video until the end to be sure to understand.
Top 5 reasons to visit Iran ► https://toltips.com/why-you-should-definitely-go-to-iran/
My computer ► http://toltips.com/pc-configuration-for-hd-video-editing/
You can follow my work:
- on facebook.com/GlobeTolter
- on instagram.com/traveltolt
- on Snapchat @traveltolt
- on twitter.com/Toltprod
To learn more about the gear I use ► http://toltips.com/good-cheap-gear-for-travel-videos/
Filmmaking tips and tutorials ► http://goo.gl/9m6UYr
Music: bit.ly/1TR9g4K
Shot, directed and edited by Tolt
Disclaimer: This video was not commissioned by the Iranian Government.

The adventure begins | Traveling to Iraq

RE-UPLOAD; the first upload for this day in Iraq had an issue or two, so here's the new one. :) Sorry about that.... This covers my first day of travel to Iraq ...

RE-UPLOAD; the first upload for this day in Iraq had an issue or two, so here's the new one. :) Sorry about that.... This covers my first day of travel to Iraq and the travel woes along the way.
Subscribe for daily vlogs from Iraq!
Shot on the Canon 70D.
Follow me on:
Facebook: http://bit.ly/218xzhF
Instagram: http://bit.ly/1SBEKeP
Twitter: http://bit.ly/1NHU5Gm
Snapchat: @bronzebow
Beme: @bronzebow
Music by JeffKaale "Zen." Available from soundcloud.com.

RE-UPLOAD; the first upload for this day in Iraq had an issue or two, so here's the new one. :) Sorry about that.... This covers my first day of travel to Iraq and the travel woes along the way.
Subscribe for daily vlogs from Iraq!
Shot on the Canon 70D.
Follow me on:
Facebook: http://bit.ly/218xzhF
Instagram: http://bit.ly/1SBEKeP
Twitter: http://bit.ly/1NHU5Gm
Snapchat: @bronzebow
Beme: @bronzebow
Music by JeffKaale "Zen." Available from soundcloud.com.

Iran Vacation Travel Video Guide • Great Destinations

Iran – formerly Persia - is the biggest country of the Middle East. Due to the fact that sky-high snowy mountains, extended deserts, verdant oases, turquoise cu...

Iran – formerly Persia - is the biggest country of the Middle East. Due to the fact that sky-high snowy mountains, extended deserts, verdant oases, turquoise cupola mosques and cultural and architectural relic sites of World Heritage are waiting for all visitors it can be a very desirable destination even for tourists who continuously look for the new and varied.In Tehran the luxurious palaces of Persian shahs, the Museum of Archaeology and the Museum of Carpets and Rugs are the sights that “must” be seen. Yazd and Kerman is well-known for their mosques and bazaars, Naqsh-e Rustam is for its rock-hewn tombs, Rayen and Persepolis are for the remains of their palaces and castles from the time of the Persian Empire. The two most beautiful cities of Iran are the splendidly situated Shiraz and Isfahan that is full of vitality.

Iran – formerly Persia - is the biggest country of the Middle East. Due to the fact that sky-high snowy mountains, extended deserts, verdant oases, turquoise cupola mosques and cultural and architectural relic sites of World Heritage are waiting for all visitors it can be a very desirable destination even for tourists who continuously look for the new and varied.In Tehran the luxurious palaces of Persian shahs, the Museum of Archaeology and the Museum of Carpets and Rugs are the sights that “must” be seen. Yazd and Kerman is well-known for their mosques and bazaars, Naqsh-e Rustam is for its rock-hewn tombs, Rayen and Persepolis are for the remains of their palaces and castles from the time of the Persian Empire. The two most beautiful cities of Iran are the splendidly situated Shiraz and Isfahan that is full of vitality.

US MARINES' AFGHANISTAN' PART 1

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*DISCLAIMER* This footage is part of an war archive of the war in Afghanistan and should be viewed as educational. This footage is not meant to glorify war or violence. I am only sharing this footage for the purposes of news reporting and educating. This is a war documentary.
36 min footage of U.S. Marines during Furious Firefights and Heavy Clashes Fighting against Taliban forces in Afghanistan. In this video, you'll see close combat footage filmed in 2010-13.
The war in Afghanistan or the American war in Afghanistan was the period in which the United States invaded Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks. Supported initially by close allies, they were later joined by NATO beginning in 2003. It followed the Afghan Civil War's 1996–2001...

Lessons of Command: Iraq

Presenter: General (Ret) James T. Conway
General (Retired) James T. Conway experienced only war during his four-year tenure as the 34th Commandant for the United States Marine Corps. He served in the conflict in Iraq at multiple levels: commanding hundreds of thousands of troops on the ground for the invasion, on the operations side as J3 (Operations) on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and as an advisor to the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, and the President. When he assumed the Commandant position, General Conway’s accountability within the war increased. He was responsible for the organization, training, equipping, and overall support of over 250,000Marine Corps active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel. These perspectives allow General Conway to offer detailed insi...

Shot by First LieutenantMike Scotti of United States Marine CorpsBravo Company, 1st Battalion 4th Marines. The film explores the Marine drive to Baghdad during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Shot by First Lieutenant Mike Scotti on his Mini-DV camera, and told through his own journal entries, KristianFraga's "Severe Clear" is more than a documentary. It is a first person account of the Marines who were on the front lines of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This is what they saw. In this digital age of embedded reporters and filmmakers directing their "war" pictures from the internet, "Severe Clear" strips the barriers between audience and soldier, personalizing the fear, moral conundrum and sheer adrenaline rush of life on the battlefield. The personal story of Mike Scotti and the Marines in his unit is the backbone of this intimate, extreme and often times horrific tale. The story begins with Scotti on a 40-day voyage across the Arabian Sea, aboard the USS Boxer, where his days are filled with physical training, tactical study, and mental preparation. For the Marines, who have been in a constant state of war since the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, the political wrangling of world leaders and diplomatic debates over the merits of UN resolutions are nothing but a smoke screen for a war they all know is inevitable. So they train, blow off steam, and wait. The forces reach Kuwait, but there is more waiting to be done. That is, until President Bush addresses the nation and orders the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As they push onto Baghdad, patriotism and youthful enthusiasm gradually gives way to the real, brutal horrors of war. As the resistance to their presence escalates, Scotti and his fellow soldiers are forced to come to grips with the magnitude of the situation they find themselves in. Severe Clear is a motion picture that captures the chaos and complexity of war.
- Written by Marc J. Perez

Shot by First LieutenantMike Scotti of United States Marine CorpsBravo Company, 1st Battalion 4th Marines. The film explores the Marine drive to Baghdad during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Shot by First Lieutenant Mike Scotti on his Mini-DV camera, and told through his own journal entries, KristianFraga's "Severe Clear" is more than a documentary. It is a first person account of the Marines who were on the front lines of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This is what they saw. In this digital age of embedded reporters and filmmakers directing their "war" pictures from the internet, "Severe Clear" strips the barriers between audience and soldier, personalizing the fear, moral conundrum and sheer adrenaline rush of life on the battlefield. The personal story of Mike Scotti and the Marines in his unit is the backbone of this intimate, extreme and often times horrific tale. The story begins with Scotti on a 40-day voyage across the Arabian Sea, aboard the USS Boxer, where his days are filled with physical training, tactical study, and mental preparation. For the Marines, who have been in a constant state of war since the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, the political wrangling of world leaders and diplomatic debates over the merits of UN resolutions are nothing but a smoke screen for a war they all know is inevitable. So they train, blow off steam, and wait. The forces reach Kuwait, but there is more waiting to be done. That is, until President Bush addresses the nation and orders the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As they push onto Baghdad, patriotism and youthful enthusiasm gradually gives way to the real, brutal horrors of war. As the resistance to their presence escalates, Scotti and his fellow soldiers are forced to come to grips with the magnitude of the situation they find themselves in. Severe Clear is a motion picture that captures the chaos and complexity of war.
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Operation Spear was a United States operation, conducted by U.S. Marines, in Karabillah, Iraq, announced in June 2005. The main objective was to provide proof of foreign fighters, mainly Syrian, passing through the borders between Iraq and Syria. Marines from LimaCompany, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines (3/25), Kilo and Weapons Companies, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (3/2) took part.
Operation Spear began on 17 June 2005. A force of about 1,000 Marines and Sailors from Regimental Combat Team 2 and Iraqi soldiers form 1st Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Brigade took part in the offensive.] The operation took place around Karabilah near the Syrian border. Coalition leaders said that foreign fighters were using the area to infiltrate into Iraq. In the city they would receive help from other anti-Iraqi forces. From the city foreigners would spread around Iraq. They were said to be part of a terror network led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
The operation was designed to root out anti-Iraqi and anti-coalition forces and destroying some of their support system. In clearing out the city coalition forces found 4 Iraqi hostages held in a bunker in the center of the city. The forces also found and destroyed several weapons caches and improvised explosive devices. While clearing the city Marines and Iraqi forces came under heavy fire but managed to fight off the insurgents with only one friendly killed in action.] Air strikes were called in on three buildings which were subsequently destroyed. There were said to be 4 civilian casualties that were evacuated to military hospitals.
It followed Operation Lightning and was followed by Operation Dagger.

Operation Spear was a United States operation, conducted by U.S. Marines, in Karabillah, Iraq, announced in June 2005. The main objective was to provide proof of foreign fighters, mainly Syrian, passing through the borders between Iraq and Syria. Marines from LimaCompany, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines (3/25), Kilo and Weapons Companies, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (3/2) took part.
Operation Spear began on 17 June 2005. A force of about 1,000 Marines and Sailors from Regimental Combat Team 2 and Iraqi soldiers form 1st Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Brigade took part in the offensive.] The operation took place around Karabilah near the Syrian border. Coalition leaders said that foreign fighters were using the area to infiltrate into Iraq. In the city they would receive help from other anti-Iraqi forces. From the city foreigners would spread around Iraq. They were said to be part of a terror network led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
The operation was designed to root out anti-Iraqi and anti-coalition forces and destroying some of their support system. In clearing out the city coalition forces found 4 Iraqi hostages held in a bunker in the center of the city. The forces also found and destroyed several weapons caches and improvised explosive devices. While clearing the city Marines and Iraqi forces came under heavy fire but managed to fight off the insurgents with only one friendly killed in action.] Air strikes were called in on three buildings which were subsequently destroyed. There were said to be 4 civilian casualties that were evacuated to military hospitals.
It followed Operation Lightning and was followed by Operation Dagger.

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36 min footage of U.S. Marines during Furious Firefights and Heavy Clashes Fighting against Taliban forces in Afghanistan. In this video, you'll see close combat footage filmed in 2010-13.
The war in Afghanistan or the American war in Afghanistan was the period in which the United States invaded Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks. Supported initially by close allies, they were later joined by NATO beginning in 2003. It followed the Afghan Civil War's 1996–2001 phase. Its public aims were to dismantle al-Qaeda and to deny it a safe base of operations in Afghanistan by removing the Taliban from power. Key allies, including the United Kingdom, supported the U.S. from the start to the end of the phase. This phase of the war is the longest war in United States history.
★00:00★ - U.S. Marines establishing a PatrolBase in an abandoned compound in the kinetic village of Potay, Sangin District, Afghanistan. The Marines get engaged by Taliban fighters while in the compound and repel the with heavy squad organic weapons fire and mortars.
★04:29★ - "Operation Eastern Endeavor" U.S. Marines conduct fire upon enemy forces near Sangin, Afhganistan, October 21, 2010. Marines is conducting counter insurgency operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force.
★06:33★ - "Operation Eastern Endeavor" U.S. Marines engage enemy forces from a patrol base near Sangin, Afghanistan, November 19, 2010. 1st Reconnaissance Battalion is conducting counter insurgency
operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force.
★08:23★ - "Operation in Sangin" An operation in Sangin, Afghanistan to establish a patrol base and take control of a bridge. Fire fight video, firing rockets, searching taliban fighters.
★10:50★ - U.S. Marines taking highly accurate IDF at Patrol Base Georgetown in Kajaki Sofla, Afghanistan on November 22, 2011. The Marines suppress the enemy with squad organic weapons, TOW missiles and .50 caliber machine guns. After 5 hours the Marines take casualties and get the wounded medevac'd.
★12:30★ - U.S. MarineAH-1W Cobras and M1A1 Abrams engaging enemy insurgents surrounding VSP Shurakay while supporting Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 2 (CLR-2) during Operation DynamicPartner, Helmand Province, Afghanistan 2013.
★12:30★ - "Operation Trap House" Marines and sailors with Alpha Company with Afghan National Army soldiers search for, disrupt and engage insurgents in Deh Mushek, Afghanistan. Operation Trap House falls under the overarching Operation Jaws.
★20:43★ - Marines with Bravo Company launched an interdiction operation near the Bari Gul Bazaar in Nad Ali Disctrict, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 4, 2013. Approximately 96 Marines, Sailors and Afghan personnel engaged Taliban forces during the 14-hour operation, which included nearly four hours of sustained combat with insurgents in and around the bazaar. The operation, ApacheSnow II, was
designed to deny Taliban forces free movement in the area and strike against their ability to gather armaments.
★24:02★ - Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion attacking the insurgent narcotics and trafficking hub at Bahram Chah on the Pakistan-Helmand province border. Scenes includes multiple instances of gunfire and explosions.
★30:42★ - U.S. Marines conducting a patrol to improve force protection of Patrol Base Atull in Sangin, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2011. U.S. Marines eliminate obstructions that limit guard posts observation and know firing points to improve force protection.
★32:44★ - "Operation Enduring Freedom" U.S. Marines conduct a clearing operation in the Eastern Desert in Sangin, Afghanistan, Aug 26, 2011. The objective involves cleaning multiple compounds while providing security around the region as well as to check the area for any harmful activity.
★33:20★ - "Operation HelmandViper" Scout sniper Marines during Operation Helmand Viper.
★35:39★ - MarineSecurity Patrol. U.S. Marines clear a tree line in Sangin, Afghanistan on Oct. 11, 2011. Marines clear tree lines to expand visions from the patrol base and minimize threats of IEDs.
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36 min footage of U.S. Marines during Furious Firefights and Heavy Clashes Fighting against Taliban forces in Afghanistan. In this video, you'll see close combat footage filmed in 2010-13.
The war in Afghanistan or the American war in Afghanistan was the period in which the United States invaded Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks. Supported initially by close allies, they were later joined by NATO beginning in 2003. It followed the Afghan Civil War's 1996–2001 phase. Its public aims were to dismantle al-Qaeda and to deny it a safe base of operations in Afghanistan by removing the Taliban from power. Key allies, including the United Kingdom, supported the U.S. from the start to the end of the phase. This phase of the war is the longest war in United States history.
★00:00★ - U.S. Marines establishing a PatrolBase in an abandoned compound in the kinetic village of Potay, Sangin District, Afghanistan. The Marines get engaged by Taliban fighters while in the compound and repel the with heavy squad organic weapons fire and mortars.
★04:29★ - "Operation Eastern Endeavor" U.S. Marines conduct fire upon enemy forces near Sangin, Afhganistan, October 21, 2010. Marines is conducting counter insurgency operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force.
★06:33★ - "Operation Eastern Endeavor" U.S. Marines engage enemy forces from a patrol base near Sangin, Afghanistan, November 19, 2010. 1st Reconnaissance Battalion is conducting counter insurgency
operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force.
★08:23★ - "Operation in Sangin" An operation in Sangin, Afghanistan to establish a patrol base and take control of a bridge. Fire fight video, firing rockets, searching taliban fighters.
★10:50★ - U.S. Marines taking highly accurate IDF at Patrol Base Georgetown in Kajaki Sofla, Afghanistan on November 22, 2011. The Marines suppress the enemy with squad organic weapons, TOW missiles and .50 caliber machine guns. After 5 hours the Marines take casualties and get the wounded medevac'd.
★12:30★ - U.S. MarineAH-1W Cobras and M1A1 Abrams engaging enemy insurgents surrounding VSP Shurakay while supporting Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 2 (CLR-2) during Operation DynamicPartner, Helmand Province, Afghanistan 2013.
★12:30★ - "Operation Trap House" Marines and sailors with Alpha Company with Afghan National Army soldiers search for, disrupt and engage insurgents in Deh Mushek, Afghanistan. Operation Trap House falls under the overarching Operation Jaws.
★20:43★ - Marines with Bravo Company launched an interdiction operation near the Bari Gul Bazaar in Nad Ali Disctrict, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 4, 2013. Approximately 96 Marines, Sailors and Afghan personnel engaged Taliban forces during the 14-hour operation, which included nearly four hours of sustained combat with insurgents in and around the bazaar. The operation, ApacheSnow II, was
designed to deny Taliban forces free movement in the area and strike against their ability to gather armaments.
★24:02★ - Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion attacking the insurgent narcotics and trafficking hub at Bahram Chah on the Pakistan-Helmand province border. Scenes includes multiple instances of gunfire and explosions.
★30:42★ - U.S. Marines conducting a patrol to improve force protection of Patrol Base Atull in Sangin, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2011. U.S. Marines eliminate obstructions that limit guard posts observation and know firing points to improve force protection.
★32:44★ - "Operation Enduring Freedom" U.S. Marines conduct a clearing operation in the Eastern Desert in Sangin, Afghanistan, Aug 26, 2011. The objective involves cleaning multiple compounds while providing security around the region as well as to check the area for any harmful activity.
★33:20★ - "Operation HelmandViper" Scout sniper Marines during Operation Helmand Viper.
★35:39★ - MarineSecurity Patrol. U.S. Marines clear a tree line in Sangin, Afghanistan on Oct. 11, 2011. Marines clear tree lines to expand visions from the patrol base and minimize threats of IEDs.
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Lessons of Command: Iraq

Presenter: General (Ret) James T. Conway
General (Retired) James T. Conway experienced only war during his four-year tenure as the 34th Commandant for the Unit...

Presenter: General (Ret) James T. Conway
General (Retired) James T. Conway experienced only war during his four-year tenure as the 34th Commandant for the United States Marine Corps. He served in the conflict in Iraq at multiple levels: commanding hundreds of thousands of troops on the ground for the invasion, on the operations side as J3 (Operations) on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and as an advisor to the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, and the President. When he assumed the Commandant position, General Conway’s accountability within the war increased. He was responsible for the organization, training, equipping, and overall support of over 250,000Marine Corps active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel. These perspectives allow General Conway to offer detailed insights on military lessons learned, the quality of intelligence during the Iraq invasion and beyond, and the next steps in the Global War on Terrorism. General Conway’s leadership style focused on developing the quality of the individual Marine, a strategy he believes was essential to a U.S. victory in Iraq.
In this installment of the U.S. ArmyHeritage and EducationCenter’s (USAHEC) quarterly “Discussions on Military History,” General Conway presents this extensive understanding of the Iraq War. He covers the U.S. MarineCorps’ preparation for Operation Iraqi Freedom, anecdotes from his Expeditionary Force’s journey to Baghdad, weapons of mass destruction, the transition of the U.S. presence in Iraq from liberation to occupation, planning and executing phase four operations, the Surge and the Awakening, and critical mistakes made. His lecture concludes with his view of present-day Iraq, and how the country factors into U.S. international operations and challenges over the next decade. After the talk, our esteemed panel of experts respond to General Conway with their own thoughts and questions about the Iraq War.
Length: 130 MinutesRoundtableDate: Saturday, September 12, 2015

Presenter: General (Ret) James T. Conway
General (Retired) James T. Conway experienced only war during his four-year tenure as the 34th Commandant for the United States Marine Corps. He served in the conflict in Iraq at multiple levels: commanding hundreds of thousands of troops on the ground for the invasion, on the operations side as J3 (Operations) on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and as an advisor to the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, and the President. When he assumed the Commandant position, General Conway’s accountability within the war increased. He was responsible for the organization, training, equipping, and overall support of over 250,000Marine Corps active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel. These perspectives allow General Conway to offer detailed insights on military lessons learned, the quality of intelligence during the Iraq invasion and beyond, and the next steps in the Global War on Terrorism. General Conway’s leadership style focused on developing the quality of the individual Marine, a strategy he believes was essential to a U.S. victory in Iraq.
In this installment of the U.S. ArmyHeritage and EducationCenter’s (USAHEC) quarterly “Discussions on Military History,” General Conway presents this extensive understanding of the Iraq War. He covers the U.S. MarineCorps’ preparation for Operation Iraqi Freedom, anecdotes from his Expeditionary Force’s journey to Baghdad, weapons of mass destruction, the transition of the U.S. presence in Iraq from liberation to occupation, planning and executing phase four operations, the Surge and the Awakening, and critical mistakes made. His lecture concludes with his view of present-day Iraq, and how the country factors into U.S. international operations and challenges over the next decade. After the talk, our esteemed panel of experts respond to General Conway with their own thoughts and questions about the Iraq War.
Length: 130 MinutesRoundtableDate: Saturday, September 12, 2015

U.S. MARINES IN IRAQ. REAL COMBAT - HEAVY CLASHES | WAR IN IRAQ

*DISCLAIMER* This footage is part of an war archive of the war in Iraq and should be viewed as educational. This footage is not meant to glorify war or violence. I am only sharing this footage for the purposes of news reporting and educating. This is a war documentary.
The 2003 invasion of Iraq lasted from 20 March to 1 May 2003 and signaled the start of the Iraq War, which was dubbed Operation Iraqi Freedom by the United States (prior to 19 March, the mission in Iraq was called Operation Enduring Freedom, a carryover from the War in Afghanistan).The invasion consisted of 21 days of major combat operations, in which a combined force of troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Poland invaded Iraq and deposed the Ba'athist government of Saddam Hussein. The invasion phase consisted primarily of a conventionally fought war which concluded with the capture of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad by American forces.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MARINE IN IRAQ

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Marine Veteran Gets Back Iraq Photos 9 Years After They Were Stolen

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These are the memories of Marine Ben Zellmann from his deployment in Iraq. The photos document a life in the desert, in full military gear. The pictures, taken before 2008, were kept on a memory card that was stolen. Nine years later, Zellmann is finally getting them back thanks to a Veteran's Day news story. InsideEdition,com's LeighScheps (http://twitter.com/LeighTVReporter) has more.

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A Marine Squad's Lone Survivor - Iraq War Stories

On August 3, 2005, Marine Lance Corporal Travis Williams lost his entire squad in an explo...

Coming home from Iraq: A Local Marine's Story: Chad Russell at TEDxBend

Chad served 3 tours (a total of 2.5 years) in Iraq as a Marine in a variety of positions, including being a sniper. While with the sniper teams, he conducted surveillance for intelligence purposes and eliminated enemy forces that would try to harm coalition forces or local civilians. Chad was also a Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, RadioOperator, and Forward Observer who called in air strikes. And he trained some of the first Iraqi Army units and Iraqi Police Departments.
Returning home from Iraq was not an easy transition. But Chad learned to gain valuable insight through the support of others, often including Vietnam Vets. Now married to his wife Taneal and a successful business person living in Portland, Chad realizes that the impact of his time in Iraq will always be part of him. And he knows that the returning Sailors, Marines, Soldiers and Airmen have a long road of recovery.
Chad grew up in Bend, graduating from Mountain View High School (Go Cougars). As a kid he had an array of interests: Chad loved soccer, tee-ball, and football. He was part of the JazzChoir, participated in the NavyJunior ROTC program, and volunteered for the Deschutes CountySearch and Rescue.
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Marine In Iraq Tells Bleeding HeartLibs EXACTLY Why They Should Support The ‘Trump Ban’
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Liberals have taken to protesting and rioting to voice their displeasure with President Trump’s “Muslim ban” which is actually a temporary immigration pause from terror-rich countries.
One Marine has had enough of their complaining. He sat down and sent a very clear message to the snowflakes who think we can just let anyone in without consequences.
Not everyone can understand common sense, especially in today’s world where any message can be distorted any way to fit any agenda. It’s not easy to find the truth anymore.
This guy, however, has a message that is clear and concise and brimming with truth. Steven Gern posted a video to his Facebook profile and it has garnered more than 34 million views! If that doesn’t tell you that it’s worth watching, I don’t know what will.
Mr. Gern, a U.S. MarineCorps veteran, posed a question to his Iraqi counterparts, asking them what fate might befall him if he were to travel alone amongst the local citizenry.
Their frank response was chilling, and further supported executive orders signed by President Trump, placing a moratorium on immigration and travel from Iraq and similar regions.
“I work currently in Iraq, which is one of the countries that’s on the list,” begins Gern. “Obviously, in the United States, a lot is going on – and over here, this is a lot going on, as well, just a lot of things y’all don’t see.”
“The other morning, we were having a discussion on the executive order, and a lot of the Iraqis showed their displeasure in this executive order, and why they feel like they’ve been betrayed by the United States.”
Gern clarifies that he is not presenting a partisan argument about his own feelings on Trump’s policies, but rather the contrast of how Iraqis view and treat Americans.
“So, I listened to what they had to say, and after they were done yelling and screaming about their opinion on things, I asked a simple question, and I got an answer to that simple question, and I got it without hesitation.” continues Gern. “My simple questions was, ‘As an American, if I went out in town right now, would I be welcome?'”
“They answered me, and said, ‘Absolutely not, you would not be welcome.’ And I said, ‘Okay, what would happen if I went in town?'”
“They said the locals would snatch me up and kill me within an hour. I would be tortured first, and after they were done torturing me, I would probably be beheaded. It would go on video for everybody to see as an example.”
Gern reveals that he already knew the answers to his question, but wanted to hear it directly from the mouths of Iraqis as confirmation regarding the danger posed by average Iraqis – not just trained terrorists – to Westerners.
“The point I’m trying to make is – this is the local populace that would do this. This isn’t ISIS. This isn’t al-Qaeda,” he explains. “So, my question to them was pretty simple after that.”
“‘If you would do this to me, in your country, why would I let you in my country? All this means to me is that if you had the opportunity to take the life of an American, you would do it.'”
Gern returns to addressing the viewers, specifically those who oppose Trump’s executive order and feel that all who wish to enter the United States should be allowed to do so without restriction.
“Maybe that’s something y’all need to think about back there. If this is the way some of these cultures feel… about Americans, why would you be so naive to believe that, if they came to the United States, they would do anything any different than what they would do right here in their own country?”
“I’m just trying to inform you about what’s actually happening on the ground in one of the ‘banned countries’ – something you should probably think about.”
“I can’t go out in town here. Why should they go out in town in my country?”

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Iraqi, American to Marine

Lance Cpl. Abdul N. Zhaiya, from Mosul Iraq, shares his journey from a young infant in Ira...

12 Things NOT To Do in Iraq

# 12 Things NOT To Do in Iraq
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Iraq is a lovely place.
So know these 12 Things NOT to Do, before you go!
1. Try Not to stand out
Rather than driving fast, surrounded by bodyguards try to blend in as much as possible. Women should dress in local fashion and men should grow out their facial hair.
2. Don'tStep On Bread!
Bread is a highly treasured food in Iraq. If you happen across a fallen hunk in the street don't step on it or touch it with your feet!
3. Don't Visit the Borders.
Don't travel near the Syrian, Turkish, or Iranian borders. You may encounter large refugee flows.
4. Don't Bring Bad Luck.
When Iraqis buy a new appliance they will crack an egg over it to wash away any bad luck! Iraqis are very superstitious.
5. Don't Get Jumpy!
You often may see a group of Iraqis shouting and firing rifles. But it's just a traditional way of celebrating a wedding or event. Each tribe has a different song.
6. Don't Bring Bad Luck!
If an Iraqi buys a new car, he may sacrifice a rooster for good luck. If it's a new house he may sacrifice a lamb!
7. Don't Leave the SafeZones.
Generally speaking, southern Iraq is safer than the Sunni Triangle, and a traveler must be particularly careful in Baghdad, where there are some highly dangerous neighborhoods.
8. DON'T BRING BAD LUCK!
Don't be surprised to find an old shoe hanging in a new house! Iraqis are VERY superstitious!
9. Don't ForgetShots!
The CDC recommends travelers get Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccines as you can get these diseases through contaminated food or water in Iraq.
10. Don't ComplimentChildren!
Don't tell an Iraqi how well-behaved or handsome their child is. They believe this could jinx them with The Evil Eye.
11. Don't Eat Around!
In many places you may find yourself eating from a communal dish. In this case only take the portion that's directly in front of you.
12. Don't Eat with Your Left Hand!
According to the Prophet Muhammad, you should only use your right hand. The left hand is reserved for other things...
Now you can enjoy your stay in this stunningly beautiful and diverse country!
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Iraq 2016 - A Solo Female Travelers' Perspective | Expedition 196

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This video is my own personal experience in that I had in Erbil, Iraq and only Erbil. I did not travel around anywhere else in Iraq and can not speak for other places. But from my knowledge and research, Erbil is one of the most peaceful cities within Iraq and varies greatly in culture due to the Kurdistan way of life and government, which they're very proud of. Please take this video as an educational experience about another city in Iraq aside from the ones we see/hear on the news every day. Political or negative comments will not be welcome. Just enjoy :)
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HOW DANGEROUS IS TRAVEL IN IRAQ??

This is the first of a new series of videos fitting into my Minute Monologues with Mariand...

HOW DANGEROUS IS TRAVEL IN IRAQ??

This is the first of a new series of videos fitting into my Minute Monologues with Mariande series.
Joining me on the journey, my producer, friend and travel partner/future monologue contributor, Scott LaStaiti *Instagram/Twitter: @ScottLaStaiti
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We arrived in the capital city Erbil (Irbil) in northern KurdistanIraq with very little information of what to expect.
Our mission was in support of International humanitarian Sally Becker *Twitter: @SallyBecker121
RepresentativePrince of the Yazidi religion in Iraq and World, Member of the supreme council of spiritual Yazidi, Breen Tahseen
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Our host and guide Karim Kamal *
Twitter: @karimkamal83
The purpose of this trip was to journey into the deepest corners of Iraq where the oldest monotheistic religion in the world, the Yazidi people are currently exiled in large populations outside of from their homes and villages in refugee camps after fleeing for their lives from the enslavement, genocide and torture at the hands of ISIS extremist.
I hope you enjoy this series. My intention as a filmmaker has never been to exploit anyone for the purpose of entertainment but to inform and show the public the urgent need for recognition needed by these people from the Global Community. I believe this journey and series will however make you laugh, cry, and ideally see the beauty of a people who have lost everything and been through things unimaginable and yet they maintained their dignity are fighting for their lost brothers and sisters and seeking recognition by the United Nations for peace, protection and their homes back.
I hope you are inspired.
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Iraq History (Travel Documentary)

In this documentary, I will start with Urr - a city where Prophet Abraham alaihis salam was born and raised. Then, I will take you to Babylon that used to be an ancient Mesopotamian city. From there, we will go to Najaf which was the new capital of Islamic world at the time of Imam Ali alaihis salam. Then, we will go to Kufa where Imam ali is buried. It also has Wadi Al'Salam which is the world largest cemetery. From there, we will go to Karbala where Imam Hussain alaihis salam and his companions were barbarically killed. The next stop would be Kazimain where two Imams are buried. From there, we will go to Samara where also two Imams are buried. This is also the place of Imam Mehdi alaihis salam who would come to the world in the end and would fill the Earth with peace. My last stop would be Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. Here, you will see the Citadel of Erbil which is considered as one of the longest continuously inhabited sites in the world. All along my trip, I will take you to countless places of interest. Enjoy!
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Don't go to Iran - Travel film by Tolt #4

One advice: never set foot on Iranian soil. Please watch this video until the end to be su...

Don't go to Iran - Travel film by Tolt #4

One advice: never set foot on Iranian soil. Please watch this video until the end to be sure to understand.
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The adventure begins | Traveling to Iraq

RE-UPLOAD; the first upload for this day in Iraq had an issue or two, so here's the new one. :) Sorry about that.... This covers my first day of travel to Iraq and the travel woes along the way.
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Iran Vacation Travel Video Guide • Great Destinations

Iran – formerly Persia - is the biggest country of the Middle East. Due to the fact that sky-high snowy mountains, extended deserts, verdant oases, turquoise cupola mosques and cultural and architectural relic sites of World Heritage are waiting for all visitors it can be a very desirable destination even for tourists who continuously look for the new and varied.In Tehran the luxurious palaces of Persian shahs, the Museum of Archaeology and the Museum of Carpets and Rugs are the sights that “must” be seen. Yazd and Kerman is well-known for their mosques and bazaars, Naqsh-e Rustam is for its rock-hewn tombs, Rayen and Persepolis are for the remains of their palaces and castles from the time of the Persian Empire. The two most beautiful cities of Iran are the splendidly situated Shiraz and Isfahan that is full of vitality.

Severe Clear Documentary on the 2003 invasion of Iraq

Shot by First LieutenantMike Scotti of United States Marine CorpsBravo Company, 1st Battalion 4th Marines. The film explores the Marine drive to Baghdad during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Shot by First Lieutenant Mike Scotti on his Mini-DV camera, and told through his own journal entries, KristianFraga's "Severe Clear" is more than a documentary. It is a first person account of the Marines who were on the front lines of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This is what they saw. In this digital age of embedded reporters and filmmakers directing their "war" pictures from the internet, "Severe Clear" strips the barriers between audience and soldier, personalizing the fear, moral conundrum and sheer adrenaline rush of life on the battlefield. The personal story of Mike Scotti and the Marines in his unit is the backbone of this intimate, extreme and often times horrific tale. The story begins with Scotti on a 40-day voyage across the Arabian Sea, aboard the USS Boxer, where his days are filled with physical training, tactical study, and mental preparation. For the Marines, who have been in a constant state of war since the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, the political wrangling of world leaders and diplomatic debates over the merits of UN resolutions are nothing but a smoke screen for a war they all know is inevitable. So they train, blow off steam, and wait. The forces reach Kuwait, but there is more waiting to be done. That is, until President Bush addresses the nation and orders the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As they push onto Baghdad, patriotism and youthful enthusiasm gradually gives way to the real, brutal horrors of war. As the resistance to their presence escalates, Scotti and his fellow soldiers are forced to come to grips with the magnitude of the situation they find themselves in. Severe Clear is a motion picture that captures the chaos and complexity of war.
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Operation Spear was a United States operation, conducted by U.S. Marines, in Karabillah, Iraq, announced in June 2005. The main objective was to provide proof of foreign fighters, mainly Syrian, passing through the borders between Iraq and Syria. Marines from LimaCompany, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines (3/25), Kilo and Weapons Companies, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (3/2) took part.
Operation Spear began on 17 June 2005. A force of about 1,000 Marines and Sailors from Regimental Combat Team 2 and Iraqi soldiers form 1st Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Brigade took part in the offensive.] The operation took place around Karabilah near the Syrian border. Coalition leaders said that foreign fighters were using the area to infiltrate into Iraq. In the city they would receive help from other anti-Iraqi forces. From the city foreigners would spread around Iraq. They were said to be part of a terror network led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
The operation was designed to root out anti-Iraqi and anti-coalition forces and destroying some of their support system. In clearing out the city coalition forces found 4 Iraqi hostages held in a bunker in the center of the city. The forces also found and destroyed several weapons caches and improvised explosive devices. While clearing the city Marines and Iraqi forces came under heavy fire but managed to fight off the insurgents with only one friendly killed in action.] Air strikes were called in on three buildings which were subsequently destroyed. There were said to be 4 civilian casualties that were evacuated to military hospitals.
It followed Operation Lightning and was followed by Operation Dagger.

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*DISCLAIMER* This footage is part of an war archive of the war in Afghanistan and should be viewed as educational. This footage is not meant to glorify war or violence. I am only sharing this footage for the purposes of news reporting and educating. This is a war documentary.
36 min footage of U.S. Marines during Furious Firefights and Heavy Clashes Fighting against Taliban forces in Afghanistan. In this video, you'll see close combat footage filmed in 2010-13.
The war in Afghanistan or the American war in Afghanistan was the period in which the United States invaded Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks. Supported initially by close allies, they were later joined by NATO beginning in 2003. It followed the Afghan Civil War's 1996–2001 phase. Its public aims were to dismantle al-Qaeda and to deny it a safe base of operations in Afghanistan by removing the Taliban from power. Key allies, including the United Kingdom, supported the U.S. from the start to the end of the phase. This phase of the war is the longest war in United States history.
★00:00★ - U.S. Marines establishing a PatrolBase in an abandoned compound in the kinetic village of Potay, Sangin District, Afghanistan. The Marines get engaged by Taliban fighters while in the compound and repel the with heavy squad organic weapons fire and mortars.
★04:29★ - "Operation Eastern Endeavor" U.S. Marines conduct fire upon enemy forces near Sangin, Afhganistan, October 21, 2010. Marines is conducting counter insurgency operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force.
★06:33★ - "Operation Eastern Endeavor" U.S. Marines engage enemy forces from a patrol base near Sangin, Afghanistan, November 19, 2010. 1st Reconnaissance Battalion is conducting counter insurgency
operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force.
★08:23★ - "Operation in Sangin" An operation in Sangin, Afghanistan to establish a patrol base and take control of a bridge. Fire fight video, firing rockets, searching taliban fighters.
★10:50★ - U.S. Marines taking highly accurate IDF at Patrol Base Georgetown in Kajaki Sofla, Afghanistan on November 22, 2011. The Marines suppress the enemy with squad organic weapons, TOW missiles and .50 caliber machine guns. After 5 hours the Marines take casualties and get the wounded medevac'd.
★12:30★ - U.S. MarineAH-1W Cobras and M1A1 Abrams engaging enemy insurgents surrounding VSP Shurakay while supporting Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 2 (CLR-2) during Operation DynamicPartner, Helmand Province, Afghanistan 2013.
★12:30★ - "Operation Trap House" Marines and sailors with Alpha Company with Afghan National Army soldiers search for, disrupt and engage insurgents in Deh Mushek, Afghanistan. Operation Trap House falls under the overarching Operation Jaws.
★20:43★ - Marines with Bravo Company launched an interdiction operation near the Bari Gul Bazaar in Nad Ali Disctrict, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 4, 2013. Approximately 96 Marines, Sailors and Afghan personnel engaged Taliban forces during the 14-hour operation, which included nearly four hours of sustained combat with insurgents in and around the bazaar. The operation, ApacheSnow II, was
designed to deny Taliban forces free movement in the area and strike against their ability to gather armaments.
★24:02★ - Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion attacking the insurgent narcotics and trafficking hub at Bahram Chah on the Pakistan-Helmand province border. Scenes includes multiple instances of gunfire and explosions.
★30:42★ - U.S. Marines conducting a patrol to improve force protection of Patrol Base Atull in Sangin, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2011. U.S. Marines eliminate obstructions that limit guard posts observation and know firing points to improve force protection.
★32:44★ - "Operation Enduring Freedom" U.S. Marines conduct a clearing operation in the Eastern Desert in Sangin, Afghanistan, Aug 26, 2011. The objective involves cleaning multiple compounds while providing security around the region as well as to check the area for any harmful activity.
★33:20★ - "Operation HelmandViper" Scout sniper Marines during Operation Helmand Viper.
★35:39★ - MarineSecurity Patrol. U.S. Marines clear a tree line in Sangin, Afghanistan on Oct. 11, 2011. Marines clear tree lines to expand visions from the patrol base and minimize threats of IEDs.
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One Bullet Away: A Marine's View from Afghanistan and Iraq

Hear about Marine Corps life, in peacetime and in war, from Nathaniel Fick, the Chief Oper...